Managing FROST in the Garden

Average First and Last Frost Dates by County

Map and chart prepared by Corey Davis and Darrian Bertrand

With appreciation to Wake County Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Thomas Packer for his assistance on this project.

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Water plants prior to freezing temperatures
Trap heat by draping the plant with a frost cloth or sheet. Cover all the way to the ground, straight down from the widest point.
Mulch roots to minimize temperature fluctuation.
Season Extension
Cloches
Cold frames
Greenhouses
High tunnels
Hotbeds
Low tunnels
Row covers
Season Extension tips from the Local Foods Team

AWIS Weather Service